JOHN M. McHUGH: “Many Americans feel that women in combat or combat support positions is not a bridge that we want to cross at this…”

Of the many things that trouble us all, Mr. Chairman, the areas you just spoke about, and particularly suicide, are amongst the most troubling.

Honestly, I wish I had better news to share, but today we find our Army at a very dangerous crossroads which, if we as a nation choose the wrong path, may severely damage our force.

We can do better by them. We feel that's our obligation and what this budget brings to the table.

I believe in both Korea and outside of Korea, there is a need to have a joint combined arms capability which would require ground forces.